Roanoke, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roanoke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roanoke and Denton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Denton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Denton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Roanoke: I-35W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Roanoke: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Denton County since 2015: 2,174 people were injured and 105 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 116 truck crashes reported in Roanoke since 2015, this page uses Denton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35W leads within 10 miles of Roanoke with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-114 (4), SR-170 (4) and US-377 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Roanoke fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35W | 6 |
| SR-114 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| Fm 156 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| Blue Mound Rd W | 1 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 156/Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
Roanoke at a glance
| Population | 10,895 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,582 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76262) | $151,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76262) | $576,595 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
In the 1990s about 205 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 414. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roanoke
How many truck accidents are there in Roanoke?
4,557 truck crashes have been reported in Denton County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,174 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Roanoke?
NHTSA data shows I-35W with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roanoke since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roanoke?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Denton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roanoke?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Denton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roanoke compare with Texas?
Denton County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roanoke?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.